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Huge anxiety about dying in childbirth

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Rachy11 · 27/12/2021 19:10

Hiya sorry if this triggers anyone. I’m currently 25 weeks with my second baby. I had an emergency c section with my first and I am having a planned section with this baby at 38 weeks. I follow Louise Thompson from made in Chelsea and can see she’s had a horrendous birth, nearly dying twice and being in hospital for 5 weeks following the birth. I had sepsis twice after my little girl and had two hospital readmissions so can’t imagine how poorly Louise must’ve been. Anyway it’s set me off Googling causes of death in childbirth and I’m now convinced I’m going to end up with amniotic fluid embolism. I can’t get it out of my head. I’m already having counselling but haven’t got my next appt until end of jan. I’m starting to regret this pregnancy and thinking how selfish if I end up dying and leaving my little girl without a mam and this baby if it would survive. I know I sound crazy but I’m feeling so convinced something like this will happen xx

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Daisysandviolets · 27/12/2021 19:20

I saw her post too and it triggered me too, the trouble is she hasn't really explained what happened which I think makes it more terrifying as my mind goes into overdrive! I know your having counselling but I would definetly speak to your midwife as she might be able to get you a sooner appointment or put your mind at ease with some facts etc.

I'm sorry your feeelinf this way, sending you love and positivity 💗

WakeUpLockie · 27/12/2021 19:23

Exactly the same. I have 2 kids and have only just learnt about AFE. Fucking terrifying. Very rare. All I can say is talk to your midwife/care team. Are you having another section? I am, I lost half my blood last time but it’s safer for the baby (my first was an awful vaginal birth). Didn’t realise I was so worried pre-pregnancy (but I was on anti anxiety meds then too which I figure is part of the reason I’m so worried now). Just rationally know that the chances of all being fine is high. Sorry you’re suffering.

Rachy11 · 27/12/2021 19:23

Iv got a blood glucose check tomorrow in the antenatal clinic and also midwife appt on Friday. I know they’re all going to say well it’s very rare but that makes me worry more as what if it happens and no one knows anything about it? Hope you’re ok too xx

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Rachy11 · 27/12/2021 19:24

Yeah I’m having another section xx

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WakeUpLockie · 27/12/2021 19:24

Yeah. I hope the hospital has the device thing they need to save someone from an AFE, and know how to use it. It’s worrying. I am trying to stay off TikTok as that’s where these AFE things keep coming up for me.

Rachy11 · 27/12/2021 19:32

I’m going to ask about it tomorrow. It doesn’t help that we are constantly told how over run hospitals might be with covid. I wish I’d never bloody started Googling as I didn’t even know it was a thing when I had my little girl! X

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